1. CH375 Introduction to Biology
Instructors: LTC. Hailey Clancy & Maj. Jeremy Goodin
Resources for Writing Position Paper
Manja Yirka C&LS Liaison
Serials Librarian
24 & 26 February 2015
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2. USMA Library Resources
• Scout (Discovery Tool)
– Search by keywords or phrases
• Database examples
– PubMed
– Opposing Viewpoints In Context
– Other, subject appropriate
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3. USMA Library Home Page
http://www.usma.edu/Library/SitePages/Home.aspx
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12. Cite your work in ACS format
RefME offers American Chemical Society format. You can then
manipulate it, if necessary, based on what your instructor
requires.
Note: You can save your citation to EasyBib from SCOUT and
some databases with a single click, BUT it does not
provide ACS format (unless you have a premium
account).
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Directly from SCOUT
Click CITE
> Export to Bibliographic Management Software
> Direct Export to EasyBib > Save
> Copy and Paste entire Bibliography into MS Word
> Did you remember the Permalink?
> Save to Folder, save to clipboard, email to yourself, SAVE!
13. References and Literature Cited*
Examples:
• Book:
Ambrose, H.W. and K.P. Ambrose. 1995. A Handbook of Biological
Investigation. Fifth edition. Hunter Textbooks Inc. Winston-Salem.
• Journal:
The reference includes the authors’ names, year of publication, title of
article, name of journal, volume # and pages of the article.
Davis, J.K., A.J. Korchgen and B.W. Saigo. 1989. Employment prospects in
biotechnology. The American Biology Teacher. 51:346-348.
• Internet:
Methods of citing internet sources vary. For our purposes include the web
page author if known, title of the webpage, the URL (i.e.
http://www.usma.edu/), and the date/time accessed.
• *Maj. Goodin requires references this way.
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Intro: What tools I will cover, as appropriate to this paper
This is the library home page.
Note: Today’s Announcements will refer you to Library blog entries.
*** Do a sample SCOUT search on GMOs. Or “microbial bioreactors” pros and cons
Another way to get to relevant resources
Try search for fertilizer cancer; BIODIVERSITY LOSS;
Save to clipboard for 8 hours or email to self the checked off items.
Thought of this database in particular for your paper because it presents pro and con viewpoints.
Chapters provide HIGHLIGHTS and “FRAME THE ISSUE” for a broad overview of the topic. Several chapters on DNA, also Enhancing humans, environment and health
